Chandanasava (Chandanasavam) – Benefits, Uses, Indications and Dosage
Reference: Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Prameha Rogadhikar, Chapter 37-38
Introduction
Chandanasava (Chandanasavam) is an Ayurvedic formulation used for kidney and urinary disorders. It is an Ayurvedic wine preparation as it has 5-10% of self-generated alcohol. It is very beneficial to cure burning urination, UTI, Dysuria, Renal calculi, Kidney failure and Gonorrhea.
It is traditionally used as a treatment for nightfall. It also provides strength, nourishment, as a cardiac tonic and improves digestion also.
Ingredients
| S. No. | Name | Latin Name | Quantity |
| 1. | Sandalwood | Santalum album | 48 g |
| 2. | Balaka root | Pavonia odorata | 48 g |
| 3. | Musta | Cyperus rotundus | 48 g |
| 4. | Gambhari | Gmelina arborea | 48 g |
| 5. | Nilotpala | Nymphea stellata | 48 g |
| 6. | Priyangu | Callicarpa macrophylla | 48 g |
| 7. | Padmaka | Prunus poddum | 48 g |
| 8. | Lodhra | Symplocos racemosa | 48 g |
| 9. | Manjishta | Rubia cordifolia | 48 g |
| 10. | Raktachandana | Pterocarpus marsupium | 48 g |
| 11. | Patha | Cyclea peltata | 48 g |
| 12. | Kiratatikta | Swertia chiraita | 48 g |
| 13. | Nyagrodha | Ficus benghalensis | 48 g |
| 14. | Pippali | Piper longum | 48 g |
| 15. | Madhuka | Madhuka longifolia | 48 g |
| 16. | Rasna | Pluchea lanceolata | 48 g |
| 17. | Patol | Trichosanthes dioica | 48 g |
| 18. | Kanchanara | Bauhinia variegata | 48 g |
| 19. | Amratvak | Mangifera indica | 48 g |
| 20. | Mocharasa | Bombax malabaricum | 48 g |
| 21. | Dhataki | Woodfordia fruticosa | 768 g |
| 22. | Draksha (Raisins) | Vitis vinifera | 960 g |
| 23. | Sharkara (sugar) | Sugar candy | 4.8 kg |
| 24. | Jaggery (Guda) | – | 2.4 kg |
| 25. | Water | – | 24.576 liters |
Method of Preparation
The sugar and Jaggery are first mixed in water, dissolved and filtered. The remaining ingredients are taken in the form of a coarse powder and added to the pot of water. These ingredients should be stirred well. The vessel is then sealed and kept away for a month. The self-generated alcohol is observed and filtered. Finally in the end product is stored in air tight jars.
Dosage
The asava should be taken in a quantity of 15-25 ml mixed with equal quantity of water after meals twice a day.
Indications
It is useful for the following disorders:-
- UTI
- Pyospermia
- Renal calculi
- Dysuria
- Burning micturition
- Gonorrhea
- Cystitis
- Chronic kidney failure
- Night fall
- Strength
- Digestion
Contradictions
Chandanasava has no reported Contradictions. But it should be avoided in pregnancy or to take under doctor’s supervision.
